b'TRAILS REPORTBy Matt Tetreault, VAST Trails AdministratorThe International Snowmobiledata, snowmobilers generated morehigh-tech products for their use Manufacturers Association sent out thethan $35 billion dollars in economicand enjoyment and are eagerly following press release in mid-September,activity and supported recordembracing new global positioning and and I felt it was a positive message thatcollection of tax revenue to local, state,communication equipment for their could be shared with the snowmobileand federal government agencies.snowmobiles. community here in Vermont. There areClub and Association participationSnowmobilers are very safety some interesting statistics to get you firedis increasing and supporting theconscious and are improving their up for the season that is just around thesnowmobiling infrastructure.preparedness for a safe snowmobiling corner! Get the sleds out and ready to goPreviously owned snowmobileswinter. A growing number of with a new TMA! Winter is on its way!are increasing in market value.snowmobilers participate in mountain With that thought in mind, I hope to seeThe supply of used snowmobilesriding. With this continued increase you out on the trails! continues to be relatively low, butin mountain riding, there is special The snowmobile manufacturers areyet available to the many newemphasis on avalanche safety looking forward to a strong salessnowmobilers interested in enteringequipment and participation in year and great snowmobiling. Newthe sport with a proven, wellavalanche safety awareness classes. products at spring shows had a warmmaintained product.Snowmobile dealerships are well acceptance and advanced showingsThe sale of parts, garments, andpositioned to take advantage of the and open houses are touting excellentaccessories has been very stronggrowth potential this year, and with crowd interest and deposits on newas well as the sales of snowmobilethe positive forecast, many can expect sleds. This winter promises abundantrelated gear, trailers, etc. Record salesearly snowfall that will last through reasonably priced fuel matched withof pick-up trucks point to a positivethe winter. You are invited to like us a snowy winter, supported by thefuture for snowmobiling, since moston Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Farmers Almanac for the snow beltpick-up truck owners are outdoorGoSnowmobiling and tell your friends across North America. According toenthusiasts who enjoy snowmobilingtoo! Share your enthusiasm and visit most weather forecasts, we can expectand outdoor winter recreation.with us on our Go Snowmobiling higher than normal snowfalls andwebsite: www.gosnowmobiling.org .real winter temperatures.Snowmobilers continue to purchase The winter forecast is welcome news for snowmobilers who are already preparing the trails, riding areas, and their snowmobiles. Work has begun on trails and riding areas across North Americawhich are always being improved with new signs, new bridges (if needed) and care and maintenance to the overall infrastructure. This past year, the snowmobile industry worked through a slow start for winter. Yet, the manufacturers realized a 7% gain in sales. Go Snowmobiling/Take a Friend Snowmobiling campaigns are being planned and expanded as more snowmobile clubs and associations are helping introduce new riders and others to the sport each year. Visit the www.gosnowmobiling.org website to see the Go Snowmobiling / Take a Friend guide. Sales for 2018-2019 in the United States totaled 55,025 new360 WEST ST., RUTLAND, VT snowmobiles, while snowmobileMON.-FRI. 9-6 & SAT. 9-4 sales in Canada showed 46,784 new802-773-4533snowmobiles sold. Sales in Europe were over 31,000 new snowmobilesWWW.CENTRALVERMONTMOTORCYCLES.COMsold. Based on new economic impact Fall 2019 | 19'